Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist

Lehigh Valley Health Network

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
Onsite
Transthoracic and stress echocardiography
Cardiac ultrasound physics
Cardiac anatomy & physiology
Operates cardiac ultrasound equipment and performs high quality cardiac ultrasound imaging (echocardiography) to be used for the diagnostic evaluation of chamber measurements, blood flow characteristics, and cardiac function of the heart

Job Summary

  • Operates cardiac ultrasound equipment and performs high quality cardiac ultrasound imaging (echocardiography) to be used for the diagnostic evaluation of chamber measurements, blood flow characteristics, and cardiac function of the heart.
  • Performs high quality Transthoracic and Stress Echocardiography imaging studies per protocol on adult and geriatric patient population including the knowledge of transducer selection, equipment knobology for optimal image, and the knowledge/ability to perform all measurements, per protocol.
  • Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law.

Matching Summary

Operates cardiac ultrasound equipment and performs high quality cardiac ultrasound imaging (echocardiography) to be used for the diagnostic evaluation of chamber measurements, blood flow characteristics, and cardiac function of the heart.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Transthoracic and Stress Echocardiography
  • Cardiac ultrasound physics
  • Cardiac anatomy & physiology
  • Patient monitoring during test
  • Equipment knobology for optimal image

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and compassion
  • Forward-thinking organization
  • Nursing excellence and quality outcomes
  • Commitment to technology

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED with Cardiac Ultrasound on-the-job training and registry and >5 years experience
  • Technical School Diploma successful graduation from Cardiac Ultrasound program and registry within a year of hire
  • Less than 1 year experience performing adult cardiac ultrasound
  • RDCS-Reg Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer ARDMS - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
  • RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days

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